There is a law of impact, and you are learning it.
The strongest man in the world could not hurt you pushing you against nothing.

He could kill you with a blow.

With the first shot your gun gave you a blow.

In the second it could only push you.

Listen to the wisdom of your consort!" She made a mouth at him, and he told her she'd had her "baptism of fire," and soon they sallied into the forest, hunting.
She was very pretty and piquant in her kilted dress and shooting jacket and high boots.